What is easier to teach a pitcher, speed or accuracy?

Answer 1

It really does depend on the player. Some can throw a ball naturally fast with no control while others can throw the ball over the plate with no speed. The key to being a good pitcher is being able to understand how to pitch within your own capabilities. Nolan Ryan threw hard and could strike out batters while Greg Maddux probably never threw a ball 90 mph and got the batters to ground out. Those that can showcase their strong points and minimize their down side problems have a chance to become a good pitcher if they have TALENT.

Answer 2

it is not easy to teach either. If a pitcher already has good mechanics then you can't teach speed but if they have terrible mechanics then speed is possible to teach (like learning to throw with your whole body and not just your arm). Accuracy is all in the pitcher's head and you would have to teach it more mentally than physically which can be very hard

Answer 3

can't really teach speed - you either can throw hard or not - a pitcher's mechanics can help with both velocity and accuracy - it is easier to help a pitcher spot his pitches than to try to teach him how to throw hard - if you increase your flexibility and strength, you will naturally throw harder - played minor league baseball, was a pitching coach in the Expo's farm system, I kinda know what I'm talking about here - good luck

Answer 4

You can't teach velocity (speed isn't a term used in baseball for pitching) it is genetic. Command wins by default. Velocity can be improved but not taught. Greg Maddux has thrown a ball 90 mph, he came up to the majors throwing in the mid 90's. It's not until more recently that his fastball has does not touch ninety frequently. Maddux takes full advantage of movement which is achieved when velocity is taken off pitches.

Answer 5

speed easier to teach but accuracy is important

Answer 6

actually a great pitcher is born with the speed its the accuracy they need to grasp ahold onto, to become a professional.

Answer 7

Accuracy can be taught with drills that work on consistency for arm angle and the release point.

Throwing speed is not based on having huge muscles; it is a natural gift based on body type. That is something that cannot be taught.

Answer 8

ask ur self this, how many pitchers are like greg maddux ? (accuracy) there are sooo many more hard throwers and K/out pitchers....

Answer 9

accuracy because you born with accuracy better than you can teach it

Answer 10

Lots of people can hit spots, only the rare few light up the radar